Brandon Rachau
Panama City,FL
Summary
Motivated professional with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills seeking to apply that knowledge to teaching. Brings value to any organization in need of superior collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QF-16 System Program Office (SPO) Program Manager
HX5, LLC.
Tyndall AFB, FL
01.2018 - Current
- AFLCMC/EBAY Field Representative responsible for Acquisition Logistics, Engineering Support, and Program Management; Liaison to the 82d ATRS
- Tracks, records, analyzes data, and presents briefs to Military and SPO leadership on QF-16 Fleet status for Tyndall AFB and Holloman AFB
- Coordinates all fitment, testing, and modification events on Tyndall aircraft between the 82d ATRS and the Eglin QF-16 SPO
- Evaluates manned/unmanned QF-16 aircraft performance for operational effectiveness and furnishes detailed assessments to stakeholders
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
QF-16 Integration Team Lead
PAE
Tyndall AFB, FL
03.2007 - 01.2018
- Qualified Craftsman on QF-16, QF-4E, QF-4(R)C, BQM-167A, BQM-34, and MQM-107E aircraft
- Coordinates all fitment, testing, and modification events on Tyndall aircraft through the Eglin SPO
- PAE Liaison to Boeing maintenance teams and SPO assigned to Tyndall AFB for LRIP, and is responsible for coordinating all shared space and equipment needs, as well as resident Avionics/DPE Subject Matter Expert
- Primarily tasked with the integration of sixteen team members with Boeing's beddown maintenance group in the preparation of QF-16 aircraft for developmental (DT) and operational testing (OT)
- Developed comprehensive training plan for QF-16 Drone Peculiar Equipment and Legacy Avionics for company personnel
- Led a team of four DS2 employees, in conjunction with AFOTEC Equipment Specialists and Eglin SPO representatives, in certifying the quality of all drone specific maintenance tech data for QF-16 aircraft
- Spearheaded the acquisition, implementation and employee training regarding the QF-4 Phantom Backshop capabilities
- Prepared detailed reports explicitly illustrating the cost and savings amounts for completed initiatives
Integrated Avionics Technician
US Air Force (Active and Reserves)
08.2000 - 01.2022
- Qualified Craftsman on F-15, U-2, MC-130E, C-145 and C-146 aircraft
- Dispatches maintenance teams, organizes and updates training, completes feedback and performance reports, and briefs production and maintenance officers on aircraft status
- Performed troubleshooting, repair and maintenance on various avionic systems including navigation systems, autopilot systems, communication systems, flight control systems and aircraft instrumentation.
- Developed and implemented workcenter training plan
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
Education
A.S., Avionics Systems Technology - Electronic Principles, Fire Control/Radar and Navigation Avionics
Community College of the Air Force
B.S., Aeronautics - Focus on Aeronautical Science with Minors in Management and Intel & Security
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
M.S., Aeronautics - Focus on Research. Thesis: Feasibility of Retrofitting Existing Aircraft with Remote Flight Capability
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Effective communication
- Evaluation and assessment
- Experienced in task delegation
- Excellent Team Leader skills
Certification
- General Radio Operators License (Elements 1 & 3), FCC 2009
- Maritime Ship Radar Operators License (Element 8), FCC 2009
References
Available on Request
Timeline
QF-16 System Program Office (SPO) Program Manager
HX5, LLC.
01.2018 - Current
QF-16 Integration Team Lead
PAE
03.2007 - 01.2018
Integrated Avionics Technician
US Air Force (Active and Reserves)
08.2000 - 01.2022
A.S., Avionics Systems Technology - Electronic Principles, Fire Control/Radar and Navigation Avionics
Community College of the Air Force
B.S., Aeronautics - Focus on Aeronautical Science with Minors in Management and Intel & Security
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
M.S., Aeronautics - Focus on Research. Thesis: Feasibility of Retrofitting Existing Aircraft with Remote Flight Capability
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
- General Radio Operators License (Elements 1 & 3), FCC 2009
- Maritime Ship Radar Operators License (Element 8), FCC 2009
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